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Prince George’s Co. police chief named as finalist in Phoenix police chief search

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Prince George’s Co. police chief named as finalist in Phoenix police chief search

Not-so-hot pursuit of burglary suspect sees police cars chase tractor excavator at walking pace

Not-so-hot pursuit of burglary suspect sees police cars chase tractor excavator at walking pace

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts for the 25th time since December. Lava reaches over 330 feet

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts for the 25th time since December. Lava reaches over 330 feet

Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump administration stop stepped-up immigration raids

Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump administration stop stepped-up immigration raids

The Latest: US orders nonessential staff to leave Baghdad Embassy as Iran tensions rise

The Latest: US orders nonessential staff to leave Baghdad Embassy as Iran tensions rise

Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role

Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role

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AP PHOTOS: Princess Kako of Japan visits Brazil

AP PHOTOS: Princess Kako of Japan visits Brazil

AP PHOTOS: Mexican flags at LA protests spark debate over symbolism

AP PHOTOS: Mexican flags at LA protests spark debate over symbolism

Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated

Hundreds of laid-off CDC employees are being reinstated

Tulane scientist resigns citing university censorship of pollution and racial disparity research

Tulane scientist resigns citing university censorship of pollution and racial disparity research

PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Wednesday, June 11, 2025

PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Pulse massacre survivors revisit the nightclub before it’s razed for a permanent memorial

Pulse massacre survivors revisit the nightclub before it’s razed for a permanent memorial

Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms

Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms

Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation

Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation

An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.

An Omaha food plant owner says he followed the rules for hiring immigrants. It was raided anyway.

What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial

What to know about Harvey Weinstein’s conviction on a top sex crimes charge at his #MeToo retrial

Southern Baptist public policy arm survives challenge to its conservative credentials

Southern Baptist public policy arm survives challenge to its conservative credentials

Judge says government must release Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil, but has until Friday to appeal

Judge says government must release Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil, but has until Friday to appeal

What to know about the protests over Trump’s immigration crackdown in LA and other cities

What to know about the protests over Trump’s immigration crackdown in LA and other cities

EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren’t dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here’s what they say

EPA says power plant carbon emissions aren’t dangerous. We asked 30 scientists: Here’s what they say

The Latest: Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday

The Latest: Los Angeles police have made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday

Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit’s carbon dioxide pipeline

Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit’s carbon dioxide pipeline

A bid for bail by former New Jersey US Sen. Menendez is rejected by appeals court as prison looms

A bid for bail by former New Jersey US Sen. Menendez is rejected by appeals court as prison looms

Bob Dylan, Carole King, Keith Richards and more celebs react to the death of Brian Wilson

Bob Dylan, Carole King, Keith Richards and more celebs react to the death of Brian Wilson

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